--- title: "NHS Grampian - The Supply of Radioactive Medicines and Associated Materials to prepare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0356e2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0356e2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0356e2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0356e2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN" published: "2022-07-28" --- # NHS Grampian - The Supply of Radioactive Medicines and Associated Materials to prepare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0356e2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0356e2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0356e2.json) ## Summary NHS Grampian is currently conducting a tender process for "The Supply of Radioactive Medicines and Associated Materials to prepare Diagnostic Radiopharmaceuticals" as part of an open procurement method. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically for radioactive materials, and involves supplies to be delivered to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The contract is set to span 36 months with options for extensions up to a total of five years. The tender period concludes on 30 August 2022, with bids to be opened on the same date. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for companies specialising in the supply of radioactive materials and healthcare products. Businesses well-suited to compete include those that can meet stringent quality requirements, delivery schedules, and have the capability to provide ancillary products related to diagnostic procedures. Additionally, firms experienced in delivering healthcare contracts and those adhering to regulatory standards for the transport of hazardous materials will find this opportunity particularly relevant. ## Notice NHS Grampian (the Authority) is inviting tenders for the Supply and Delivery of Radioactive Medicines and Associated Materials to the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, NHS Grampian. Supplies are to be delivered to the right quality, quantities and to the specification as detailed in our summary of requirements. Contract is for a period of 36 months with possible extensions to maximum of 2x 12 months (+1+1). Full details of the Authority's requirements are contained in the Specification and supporting documents. All questions regarding this tender and our requirements should be addressed to the Authority via the online Questions and Answers facility on PCS eTendering system. ### Lot Information Lot A: Generators The requirement is for appropriately shielded generators to yield not less than 37 GBq of technetium-99m at 0830 Monday-Friday, with ideally no more than two generators to be eluted to give this activity. The generator must be capable of being stored suitably within secondary shielding and eluted within our vertical laminar flow cabinet. All tender proposals must provide details of the dimensions & weight of their generators, the dimensions & weight of the secondary shielding & the space required to allow elution of generator. Where radiation dose rates are reduced by use of DU shielding then this will score higher than lead shielded generators. Price to include uplift and return of spent generators. The generators must be supplied with the appropriate paperwork, packaging and labels to comply with current UK transport of dangerous goods regulations. Tender proposals must provide details, with costs, of any ancillary materials (e.g. Sodium Chloride vials, elution vials & shields, needles, needle protectors) required to operate the generator. The generator must be compatible with kit radiopharmaceuticals from other manufacturers. In the event of generator failure, replacement must be effected within 24 hrs. Renewal: +1 +1, maximum 5 years including extension options Lot B: Tc99m Kits As per specification document available on PCS-Tender Renewal: +1 +1 upto a maximum contract length of 5 years including extension options. Lot C: NON PARENTERAL & PARENTRAL RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS Please see specification document available on PCS-Tender Renewal: +1 +1, up to a maximum contract length of 5 years including extension options. Lot D: PATIENT DOSE VIALS Please see specification document available on PCS-Tender Renewal: +1 +1 up to a maximum contract length of 5 years including extension options. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020610-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | If maximum extension options are used, the estimated date for going out to tender again is August 2027. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB15 6RE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 09343000 - Radioactive materials - 33111600 - Radiography devices - 33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies - 33124200 - Radiodiagnostic devices - 33124210 - Radiodiagnostic supplies - 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices - 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies - 33151400 - Radiotherapy supplies ## Release History - 28 Jul 2022 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020610-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nhsgrampian.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000701644 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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